Norma Morse

Norma DeanMorse went home to be with the Lord Wednesday night, December 30, 2015, inLongmont, Colorado, following an extended illness. She was born inIndianapolis, Indiana on May 31, 1929, to Frederick Curtis and D Frances(Cooper) Wasson. Norma was raised in Hartsville, Indiana and was the oldest offour girls. Norma attended Butler University and Minnesota Bible College whereshe met the love of her life, Robert Stanley Morse, whom she married on August5, 1950, in Columbus, Indiana. After raising three children, Norma worked as asubstitute teacher and later retired from the Marion County Health Department.She was a devoted mother and wife, serving tirelessly in the church alongsideher husband. Norma sang, played the piano, taught Bible classess, and cooked atchurch camp. She was considered "Mama Morse" by several whobenefitted from her compassion, teaching, and encouragement. She showedhospitality to all. In short, Norma loved her family and she loved the Lord.She is survived by her "mugwumps" Robert Morse, her sisters, D.Joanne Ogilvie of Macon, GA, and Donna Louise (Robert) Torrence, and herchildren, Paul Stephen (Becca) Morse of Granger, Indiana, Rhoda Elizabeth Elrodof Longmont, CO, and Julia Wasson (Ken) Toler of Littleton, CO. She is alsosurvived by grandchildren: Tammy (Chad) Christian, Monica (Eric) Lassen, Sherry(Randy) Whitehill, Michael (Emily) Morse, Phoebe (Ryan) Heather, Ezra (Kelsey)Elrod, Katie (Samuel) Helgeson Toler, Melissa Ann Elrod, Charles Sidney Toler,Tracey (Ed) Lloyd and Stephanie (Todd) Shearer twenty great grandchildren andmany nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, sister R.Sue Wasson Query, brothers-in-law, Max Ogilvie and Tony Query, and nephew DavidOgilvie. Memorial service is to be on January 16th at Mt. Gilead Church 6019 EState Road 144 in Mooresville Indiana at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be madeto the mission work in Chennai, India through World Bible School of TulareCounty, PO Box 3700, Visalia, CA 93278-3700 or Hospice Boulder TRU CommunityCare Lafayette CO 80026